Windows XP activation problem

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I`m experiencing lots of XP related crashesthat require me to reinstall the whole of Windows XP Home each time. I then take out part of my comp, say the graphics card, memory etc... to see what is actually causing the problem as I`m pretty sure it`s harware related but the problem only occurs every week or so.

Anywho the main niggle I have is that I want to install windows updates to keep my computer secure in the mean time but I am having to phone up and register each time I reinstall windows just to be able to install these updates. Is there a way to use windows update whilst my product is still unactivated as it`s becoming a chore. As an when I find the solution I will of course reactivate it properly once more.

Jason.